ROLEX DAYTONA MARK III

Although Rolex Daytona has endured many updates throughout the generations, The Mark III dial was surprisingly unchanged at the time of its launch. The Mark III dial stayed the same as Mark II with the words "Officially Certified" , and featured the same color dials, such as white or black markings. These timepieces were difficult to read in particular, due to the poor contrast between the polish markers and the glossy black surface. The Rolex watchband, on the other hand, has endured as an iconic marker for the brand.

ROLEX DAYTONA 16520 MARKII DIAL

MARK II

Major Changes:

* The addition of the word " Officially Certified" 

* The word "Cosmograph" was included with the rest of the writing at the top of the dial.

** Produced for a just year, similar to the Mark I dial.

Rolex Daytona Ref 16520 (Mark II Dial)

Rolex Daytona 16520 Mark I Dial

Rolex Daytona model 16520 has had different dial modifications thought the years. Improvement is the key to success, which is the  Rolex goal in each new model. Rolex makes it clear that every small detail counts when creating a timepiece.


MARK I

* Known by the letter serials starting with R in 1988, and L in 1989.
* The entire text on the dial " Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer" is located lower than the later dials, and the word "Cosmograph" was separated from the rest of the text.
* Labeled also as "T Swiss T" at the 6 o'clock position.
** This dial was manufactured for just about a year.

Rolex Daytona Ref.16520 (MARK I DIAL)